Registered Nurse

Go back Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 February 2026

We are looking for registered nurses who are wanting a new challenge and have a passion to do things differently, we are offering excellent opportunities for nurses to join us at this exciting time. The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.

They will participate in the management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Staff Nurse. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.

Lilford ward is 9 bedded inpatient facility for haematology patients and also we have day case patients for chemotherapy and transfusions. The ward also comprises of a Haematology assessment room, where patients are assessed before being admitted to the hospital if required. In addition, a designated TYA (Teenage and Young Adult) facility provides chemotherapy service provision for haematology patients between the ages of 18-24 years.

Trust administration of intrathecal chemotherapy is also delivered. The ward also operates out of hours day case patient support.

The role of the nurse/midwife is to provide a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital, acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity; reporting adverse events and poor practice to the person in charge. The nurse/midwife would be expected to effectively and responsibly use resources and engage in change and service improvements.

The post holder may be required to rotate through other wards and departments as required to support Trust business and patient care. The post holder will act at all times in accordance with the NMC code and local standards of care and policies. You will role-model high standards of care, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and foster positive working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.

You will be a visible, approachable presence for staff, patients, and families, constructively challenging practices when necessary, and promoting a safe and supportive clinical environment. You will also contribute to service development, policy implementation, and the continuous improvement of patient care pathways.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

• A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality
• An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards
• A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice
• Works within own limits of competency provide a holistic package of care that meets the patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathway and clinical condition
• Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary
• To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments.

• A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality
• An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards
• A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving for improvements in care and practice
• Works within own limits of…